50 Things You Should Always Buy at the Dollar Store

Everyone knows stores like the Dollar Tree and Dollar General offer deep discounts, but if you're not careful you could actually end up spending more per unit on certain items. These cleaning supplies, decorating picks, food items and more are the ones you're really going to want to buy to save some serious dough.

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Advil

Advil

If you've ever had to pop in a drugstore when a headache strikes, you know those portable packs of ibuprofen are super expensive. At the Dollar Tree, you can get three 2-count packs for just $1. Stock up on them ahead of time, then store them in your purse for when emergencies hit.

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Balloons

Balloons

You get rid of the party favors after a day or two anyway, so they're not worth spending more than a dollar on. Plus, at some dollar stores you can get twice as many balloons for half the price of other popular retailers.

Advil

If you've ever had to pop in a drugstore when a headache strikes, you know those portable packs of ibuprofen are super expensive. At the Dollar Tree, you can get three 2-count packs for just $1. Stock up on them ahead of time, then store them in your purse for when emergencies hit.

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Balloons

You get rid of the party favors after a day or two anyway, so they're not worth spending more than a dollar on. Plus, at some dollar stores you can get twice as many balloons for half the price of other popular retailers.